Senior Change Manager

Senior Change Manager – Procurement Transformation
Melbourne CBD | 3-6 Month Contract | Immediate Start
VPS6 equivalent. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Change Manager to lead the change strategy and delivery for a large-scale Procurement Transformation Program within a government organisation. This program will enable efficient, compliant, and strategic sourcing and contract management, while driving greater value from data-driven decisions and embedding new processes across the business.
This is a fast-paced, high-profile role that requires strong stakeholder engagement, governance, and compliance focus, along with the ability to deliver impactful and sustainable change outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute the change management strategy aligned with the transformation roadmap.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, workshops, communications, and training to drive adoption.
• Ensure readiness for change, track adoption, and support end-user experience.
• Monitor risks and issues, providing practical solutions to maintain program momentum.
• Partner with project, IT, communications, and business teams to embed new ways of working.

About You

• Proven track record in leading enterprise-level change, ideally across procurement or commercial transformation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work across complex, regulated environments.
• Expertise in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Agile, adaptable, and outcomes-focused, comfortable working at pace to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and training experience, with a collaborative and inclusive style.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape a transformative program within a government environment.
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting where engagement and delivery are key.
• CBD-based office with flexible working arrangements.
• Contract starts at 3 months with strong potential for extension 

If you are a change leader who thrives on engagement, pace, and delivering lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.